Description

This four-day program is perfect for the person that is new to marine electricity. It is not an ABYC certification program. This program will present the basics of fundamental electrical theory as well as circuit types and designs. DVOM/Multimeter selection and use will be covered at length. Knowing what the meter readings you get actually imply and what service procedures might be needed to eliminate problems will also be covered as a part of this class. ABYC electrical standards that cover things like wiring, over-current protection, battery installation and wire termination will be covered at length. Shore power system basics will also be covered as well as the standards that apply to them.
The program will also discuss the basics of marine corrosion. The types of corrosion will be identified and how to measure for and mitigate corrosion related issues will be discussed.

Topics Covered

Electrical Fundamentals

Circuit Types and Design

DVOM Selection, Reading and Interpretation

Wire Sizing and Selection

Overcurrent Protection

Battery Installation

Termination

Shore Power

Corrosion Types

Corrosion Mitigation Strategies

Electrical Safety

Standards Covered

ABYC Standards

E-2, Cathodic Protection

E-10, Storage Batteries

E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats

Code of Federal Regulations

33 CFR 183

Exam/Credit Details

Non Certification Course: No exam is given during this course

CEUs available: 24

Policy/Details

ADA Requests
Students with ADA accommodations must inform the ABYC in writing of said needs at the time of class registration to ensure that any special accommodations can be made for exam taking. Students may use a calculator during the exam.

Cancellation/Refunds
Requests for cancellation and refund of a class registration must be submitted, in writing, no less than 10 days prior to the course start date. A $150 cancellation fee will apply. Refunds will not be considered for non-attendance or for requests received less than 10 days prior to the course start date. Cancellation requests may be emailed to Casey Bates at cbates@abycinc.org. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the course end date.

ABYC reserves the right to cancel classes based on enrollment and/or instructor availability no later than two weeks prior to the course start date. Please take this into consideration when making any travel or accommodation arrangements. ABYC will not provide any reimbursements for travel expenses.